Hip-Hop Rewind: This week in 1980, The Sugarhill Gang came out with “Rapper’s Delight.” Here’s the story behind the single that made rap mainstream — and a cocktail to celebrate with. (The Dinner Party)

Word Up: The Oxford Dictionary Online has added 35 new modern words, including muffin top, jeggings, and noob. (mental_floss)

Tunnel Vision: This couch boasts a built-in tunnel for cats. (The Daily What)

The Green Lizard: First the villain was in Spider-Man, and now he has possessed this movie star’s body. Well, not really, but Kate Beckinsale does look like a giant lizard in this dress.(Go Fug Yourself)

She Won’t Be Invited Back: An Indian woman studying in Britain crashed the parade of nations during the Olympics’ opening ceremony. (Divanee)

Space Rodent: Meet the gopher that lives under a rocket launching pad in Kazakhstan. (NPR)